In the blind taste test, Kenken found clear differences between coffee brewed using beans ground by the LAGOM casa and the Comandante. The LAGOM casa produced a cleaner, clearer cup with less acidity. The Comandante produced a coffee with more acidity and a fruitier profile. Kenken correctly identified which grinder produced each cup.
The transcript doesn't explicitly state which grinder was "better." Kenken highlights that the LAGOM casa produced a cleaner, clearer cup, while the Comandante yielded a fruitier, more acidic brew. The preference would depend on individual taste.
This video provides a thorough review of the LAGOM casa electric grinder, comparing it to the Comandante grinder. The reviewer, Kenken, covers specs, appearance, blade comparison, disassembly, assembly, grinding time and residue measurements, cleaning, and a blind taste test comparing the coffee produced by both grinders.
The two ways to purchase the LAGOM casa in Japan are:
Directly from Option-O (Australia): This method offers a lower price but lacks the warranty and domestic repair services provided by a Japanese retailer.
From a Japanese distributor (R&D Espresso Lab): This option is more expensive but includes a warranty and the convenience of domestic repairs.